Anatomy
fundus
fun·dus [ fuhn-duhs ]
Etymology:
Latin fundus = bottom
Definitions related to fundus:
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The bottom portion or the portion that is furthest from the opening of a hollow organ.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The larger part of a hollow organ that is farthest away from the organ's opening. The bladder, gallbladder, stomach, uterus, eye, and cavity of the middle ear all have a fundus.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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